After going four games without a victory, the Michigan women’s soccer team yearned for another tally in the win column. Sunday against Youngstown State, the Wolverines made it evident early on they were playing an attack-focused game, putting heavy pressure on their opponents.

This approach allowed sophomore forward Elle Ervin to shine in her role as a playmaker, Ervin’s offensive presence haunted the Penguins. While her strength, speed and nose for the net defined her style of play, it was her mentality that pushed her to a different level.

“What (Ervin has) found is her role is to score a goal,” Michigan coach Jennifer Klein said. “So you always want to have a forward up top that can do that.”

Ervin plays with a commanding presence on the field. Her aggressiveness made it appear as th

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